Protection without the pain.

POC designed the Joint VPD 2.0 Elbow Guard to take the pain out of
wearing armor. POC's VPD material is lightweight and flexible, so the
elbow guard is comfortable to wear, even on long XC epics. The Joint VPD
2.0 is also well-ventilated to keep you dry and cool. Body armor
doesn't have to be uncomfortable–POC has proven it.

Generally speaking, there are two types of body armor: soft, flexible
armor that's designed to be comfortable and hard-shell armor that's
designed to absorb huge impacts. As logic would dictate, the soft stuff
doesn't protect as well and the hard stuff isn't as comfortable. Well,
now there's a third kind of armor–POC VPD. As far as we can tell, it's
magic. VPD is a soft, flexible foam material that conforms to the
contours of your body. However, in the event of an impact, it hardens
instantly to provide the protection of a hard shell. It truly is the
best of both worlds. Not only that, but VPD is a true multi-impact
armor, so the protection level during your 20th crash is the same as it
was during your 1st. This is especially important because a fall can
often involve several impacts. You don't want your protection level to
drop off over the course of a fall, because that last hit might be the
hardest.

VPD is lightweight, soft, and flexible, so it's some of
the most comfortable armor that we've tried. Another reason that VPD is
so comfortable is efficient airflow. POC riddles its VPD material with
vents so air flows freely in and out to keep your skin dry and cool, so
you don't roast in the heat of the summer and get that nasty, clammy
feeling under your pads. The main body of the elbow guard is
abrasion-resistant Kevlar-reinforced stretch fabric. POC also uses a
static Crash Retention Strap to keep the guard from slipping out of
place. At the elbow itself, POC covers the VPD with a flexible hard
shell cap to make the Joint VPD 2.0 DH Elbow Guard tough enough to
handle the most brutal digger.

The POC Joint VPD 2.0 Elbow Guard comes in Black and is available in Small, Medium, and Large.

VPD armor is soft until impact, then hardens to protect

Spandex sleeve

Hook-and-loop straps top and bottom for extra security

Tech Specs

Recommended Use:

mountain biking

Manufacturer Warranty:

1 year

Protection Area:

elbow

Size chart

POC

Body Armor

Back Protectors

XS/S

M

L/XL

Body Length

59 - 65in(150 - 165cm)

65 - 71in(165 - 180cm)

71in(180cm)

Pocito Back Protectors

S

L

Body Length

39 - 49in(39 - 49cm)

49 - 59in(49 - 59cm)

Hip Shorts

XS/S

M

L/XL

Waist Circumference

28 - 30in(71 - 76cm)

31 - 33in(79 - 84cm)

34 - 36in(86 - 91cm)

Bone VPD Arm

S

L

Forearm Circumference

7.9 - 10.2in(20 - 26cm)

10.6 - 13in(27 - 33cm)

Bicep Circumference

8.7 - 11in(22 - 28cm)

11.4 - 13.8in(29 - 35cm)

Joint VPD Knee

S

M

L

Calf Circumference

11.8 - 13.4in(30 - 34cm)

13.4. - 15in(34 - 38cm)

15 - 16.5in(38 - 42cm)

10cm Above Knee Cap Circumference

14.6 - 16.1in(37 - 41cm)

16.1 - 17.7in(41 - 45cm)

15 - 16.5in(45 - 49cm)

Joint VPD Shin

S

M

L

Shin Length

6.7in(17cm)

8.3in(21cm)

10.2in(26cm)

Bone VPD Leg

S

L

Leg Length

13.8 - 16.9in(35 - 43cm)

16.9 - 20.1in(43 - 51cm)

Joint VPD Elbow

S

M

L

Forearm

7.9 - 9.8in(20 - 25cm)

9.8 - 11.8in(25 - 30cm)

11.8 - 13.8in(30 - 35cm)

Bicep

8.7 - 10.6in(22 - 27cm)

10.6 - 12.6in(27 - 32cm)

12.6 - 14.6in(32 - 37cm)

How to Measure:

For best results, take measurements over your underwear.

Calf:

Measure the circumference of your calf at the widest point.

Knee Cap:

Measure 10cm above the center of the knee cap.

Underarm:

Measure the circumference around your underarms.

Bicep:

Measure around the fullest part of your biceps.

Shin:

Measure from the center of your ankle bone to the center of your knee cap.

Leg:

Measure from the center of your ankle bone to the center of your knee cap

Here's what others have to say...

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Great protection, but not the best fit..

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

These worked great on cross country, but kept slipping when I went riding a true downhill course at Sunrise Ski Park, AZ. I had to stop all of the time to readjust. The only time I got them to stay up, the forearm part cut off blood circulation, then my hands and arms would go numb.

The forearm straps are the problem. They are in the wrong place ( too far down the arm) and not flexible - and are also awkward to tighten because they have no give, and are poorly designed.

What's interesting is that, unlike the forearm strap, the bicep strap is designed to flex, but is too long and cannot be tightened enough.

So, why rate them 3 stars? Well, because I did crash 3 times, and my elbows were totally protected, but lucky, I readjusted these right before each crash.

Blergh. Good Q. After ordering and returning a slew of too-big smalls in other brands, I lost some momentum. Then I went to an actual store and tried on actual pads! And I got myself a pair of size S G-form that resulted in world peace.

Comment on Mary Real Good's review:

Good quality

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

I'm right at the end of size large. They fit Ok but not very comfy. They stay on well even w/o straps. A bit thigh fit but better this way than having the XL sliding down. I did try the XL to, but although comfy I had to pull the straps to the max. With wear they would have become too large anyway.

Comment on dor4546172's review:

Confidence Booster

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

I feel pretty bulletproof with these on. I've tested them on several crashes, and have walked away from a couple big ones with scratches or less by simply taking the impact with my elbows. Much more comfortable than using hands or shoulders.

The mediums fit me very well (bicep 13", forearm 11") with little tendency to slip during riding. I've worn them on trails with up to 2500' continuous downhill (Dr.'s Park in Crested Butte, Porcupine Rim) and never had to stop to adjust them - granted, I did adjust them when stopped for other reasons.

I don't like to wear them on long uphills because collecting sweat is inevitable. Not de-rating because they vent better than I expected.

Comment on Chris Huntley's photo:

Well Protected

I use my knee pads more frequently than these, but they're great to have in my car or pack when needed. I think that difference really has to do with my style of riding and the terrain I ride (nothing too intense: XC and lift-accessed intermediate to advanced trails, but few jumps or features). My elbows just don't feel as exposed as my knees, but I'm sure that will change as my riding progresses. The pads themselves fit great and the VPD technology is particularly impressive.

Comment on Than Volk's review:

Invest in your Joint Health

A lot of people that wear knee pads don't wear elbow pads, and i guess that's cool for them. I like the extra piece of mind having elbow pads. Also, I scrape my arms up often enough in a crash that I figure it's only a matter of time before more than a scrape is coming.

POC VPD material is really cool. it's flexible and actually conforms to your body after it warms up. However, in the split second of an impact, it firms up and deflects/absorbs the blow. I've only had one casual wreck with them, but my elbow felt great. I have confidence these will protect from anything short of hitting a sharp point of a rock straight on. I figure they breathe a little better than the DH version because they don't have the hard plastic layer.

Only reason they get 4 stars is because they're warm and i'm holding out for more breathability. Some day...